MechChem Africa January-February 2025
This first issue of MCA for 2025 features VEGA Controls SA on the front cover, with the cover outlining the company’s range of precision level, pressure and density instruments. We also feature key articles from Sandvik Rock Processing (SRP), AFT/Chempute, BMG, Bühler SA, ACTOM, and ABB.
This article highlights how VEGA’s range of precision level, pressure and density measurement instruments can help mine and minerals processing plant operators to deliver success in Africa’s tough operating environments. Read more…
MCA visits the Johannesburg facilities of Sandvik Rock Processing and talks to Riaan Steinmann and Phumi Motsamai about the company’s expanding local operation. Read more…
Martin van Zyl of ABB argues the case for switching to Gearless mill drives (GMDs) to simultaneously maximise productivity while still achieving efficiency and sustainability objectives. Read more…
The CHIETA Chemical Industries Awards celebrated exceptional contributions from SA’s chemical companies to skills development, collaboration and innovation, while highlighting the industry’s efforts to drive impactful change. Click to read in the online magazine…
Flexicon has launched a sealed Mobile Drum Dumper for dust-free volumetric feeding that is ideally suited for use in hazardous locations. Read more…
Chris Paterson and Ray Lund of AES present the case for paying more attention to boiler water. Read more…
Established in 1995, Allmech has since grown into a leading South African manufacturer of boilers, and supplier of water treatment components. Click to read in the online magazine…
SPS’ solar photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solution will provide power to key infrastructure for the first stage of a vital water infrastructure development programme in Limpopo. Click to read in the online magazine…
Following the completion of a solar PV installation for BT industrial, this article highlights the benefits of Candi Solar’s innovative and risk-free Performance Linked Instalment Sale (PLIS) option. Click to read in the online magazine…
Frank Rovelli, Group CEO of Probe, argues the case for adopting “game changing” solid-state supercapacitors for energy storage instead of lithium ion and other battery technologies. Click to read in the online magazine…
Ben Keyser from Applied Flow Technologies (AFT) talks about water hammer in complex piping systems and describes how AFT Impulse surge analysis software, supported locally by Chempute, can be used to minimise its impact. Read more…
Weir’s Marnus Koorts outlines the best approach for dealing with unexpected dewatering demands, which can cause significant disruption to a mining operation. Read more…
Integrated Pump Technology has secured an order for its first Godwin HL150 pump to a mine in Senegal, where it will provide essential dewatering services for an open pit operation. Click to read in the online magazine…
KSB has identified vast potential for its pumping solutions in Namibia and South Africa due to the production of green hydrogen via renewable energy-powered electrolysis. Read more…
SEW-EURODRIVE’s ECO2 drive unit designs are free of coatings and make responsible use of raw materials, while ensuring no compromise in their performance. Read more…
Innomotics South Africa has launched a brand-new assembly centre in Midrand, Johannesburg for its geared motor (GM) and low voltage motor (LVM) product portfolios. Read more…
Satyajit Dwivedi of AI specialist, SAS, highlights the value and challenges associated with incorporating AI into utilities management systems, before outlining a pathway to successful adoption. Click to read in the online magazine…
BMG Fluid Technology sales manager, Susan Victor, talks about the importance of adopting effective filtration to ensure dependable performance, while Taylor Black from Fluid Technology Projects at BMG highlights the key features of a bespoke BMG lubrication and filtration solution for a ball mill. Read more…
To enhance its service offering in the African market, SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has broken ground on a new 17 000 m² Service and Repair Centre in Aeroton, Johannesburg. Click to read in the online magazine…
Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, recently launched a new training course – InfraFocus – to upskill users of thermographic cameras. Read more…
MCA talks to Marco Sutter of Bühler Southern Africa in Honeydew, Johannesburg, about the company’s local service offering for world-leading Bühler processing machinery. Read more…
Rhett Kelly and Johan Jordaan of ACTOM talk about their new locally developed and manufactured GELPAG 12 kV SIS metal-enclosed MV-switchgear panel. Read more…
As part of its global Real Progress sustainability programme, this article introduces the first of three ABB papers covering the pulp and paper industry. Read more…
In response to a paper published by FutureCoal Limited, entitled ‘a Roadmap for a Sustainable Coal Value Chain’, Peter Middleton calls for a determined effort to optimise every aspect of the coal value chain, to immediately, steadily and permanently reduce CO2 emissions. Read more…
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SSAB has reached a collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for deliveries of SSAB Zero™ fossil-free steel made using HYBRIT® technology. Read more…
